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October 2019
Owl Prowl with Frank Gallo
Join Frank Gallo, bird expert and author of Birding in Connecticut, for the rare chance to meet an owl in the wild. Frank will lead participants through the New Canaan Land Trust’s Hick’s Meadows in search of Eastern Screech-Owls and their larger cousins, Barred Owls. Don’t miss this chance to hear and perhaps see our nocturnal neighbors. HOW TO REGISTER: While this event is free, registration is required and preference will be given to current members of the New Canaan Land…
Find out more »Peter Gros at the Ridgefield Playhouse
Join the New Canaan Land Trust on October 27th at The Ridgefield Playhouse for a very special live animal performance with Wildlife Expert Peter Gros. The New Canaan Land Trust is proud to partner with The Ridgefield Playhouse to honor Jim Fowler. The Ridgefield Playhouse’s performances with Peter Gros from Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom are dedicated to Jim, one of the original Wild Kingdom hosts, who recently passed away. These Land Trust orchestra tickets afford our members and friends…
Find out more »November 2019
NCLT’s 52nd Annual Meeting, Featuring Eric Hammerling of CFPA
Join the New Canaan Land Trust on Wednesday, November 6th for our Annual Membership Meeting. In addition to updates from our President, Treasurer, and Executive Director, the meeting will feature guest speaker, Eric Hammerling, Executive Director of the CT Forest & Park Association. This event is free and open to the public, and is an excellent way to learn about NCLT and broader conservation work being done across the state, and to spend a fun evening with like-minded New Canaanites.…
Find out more »Stone Wall Building Workshop
Join NCLT and professional stone mason, Greg Faillaci, as we continue working to restore the historic stone wall at the Hicks Meadow. Participants will learn the art of dry stone wall construction while helping to beautify the entrance to this iconic preserve. The workshop will run from 9:30-11:30 am, and participants should park in the parking area directly across from 514 Silvermine Road. This workshop is free and open to the public, and all ages and skill levels are invited to join. Please RSVP if you…
Find out more »2019 Annual Campfire
Join us at the Silvermine-Fowler Preserve for our annual campfire. We'll provide food, drinks, s'mores, and more while you enjoy the warmth of the fire and the company of friends, neighbors, and fellow land-trust supporters. All are welcome to join in this annual celebration. Please RSVP to info@newcanaanlandtrust.org. A NOTE ABOUT PARKING: The entrance to the Silvermine-Fowler Preserve is a shared driveway with 765 Silvermine Road. Visitors can park at the designated pullouts at the start of the driveway and walk…
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